Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Telecoms Engineering

Role Summary

The ITS Technician installs, integrates, commissions, and maintains Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) field equipment including CCTV, radar/IVDS, DMS, communications cabinets, network switches, wireless/cellular equipment, and associated low-voltage and fiber transport systems. The ITS Technician ensures devices communicate reliably with Transportation Management Centers (TMC/TOC), meet DOT/municipal specifications, and support system acceptance and operational uptime.

This role spans construction, commissioning, and maintenance support within a live public safety environment.

• Install and wire CCTV, radar/IVDS detection, DMS, lowering devices, cabinets, field switches, encoders/decoders, power supplies, and comms hardware.
• Configure field switches, cellular modems, and wireless backhaul radios per IP addressing and network architecture provided.
• Patch fiber and copper terminations (Cat5/6) within cabinets and field enclosures.
• Align, aim, and commission cameras, radar, and device sensors to operational requirements.
• Perform cabinet power-up, device bring-up, and verification testing.

• Assign and configure IP addresses, VLANs, and port settings as required for device connectivity.
• Work with DOT/agency network teams or vendors to integrate field devices into monitoring and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot L1-L3 failures including:
  • link down / LSP loss
  • duplex and speed mismatches
  • VLAN misconfigurations
  • routing issues
  • fiber/copper continuity
  • RF alignment issues
  • modem provisioning impacts

• Support device acceptance testing with DOT/municipal inspectors and TOC/NOC.
• Coordinate with agency engineers during controller, VMS, CCTV, or sensor commissioning.
• Document device operational status, signal strength, latency, link quality, and system integration steps.

• Respond to field service calls for device outages, comms faults, detection failures, and physical damage.
• Use OTDR, fiber scope, power meter, laptop diagnostics, and SNMP tools as applicable.
• Replace failed components (radar heads, encoders, switches, cameras, fuses, POE injectors, power supplies, etc.).
• Support firmware updates, configuration changes, and device tuning.

• Interpret MUTCD lane closure requirements for installations and repairs.
• Set up traffic control or coordinate closures with MOT crews/GCs as required.
• Work safely in bucket trucks, lifts, ladders, and near live traffic.

• Record device install locations, cable IDs, splices, connectors, test results, and cabinet configurations.
• Complete daily field reports and asset documentation for agency turnover.
• Update as-builts and device inventories as required for maintenance programs.

• 1+ years in ITS, low-voltage, traffic signal, fiber, CCTV/security, or telecom fieldwork.
• Proficiency with basic IP networking (L1/L2/L3 concepts, IP addressing, VLAN).
• Ability to read and interpret ITS plans, risers, wiring diagrams, and network details.
• Low-voltage troubleshooting with laptop and test equipment.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with DOT, GC, vendors, and inspectors.

• Fiber splicing (fusion) & OTDR
• CCTV aiming/focus & NVR/VMS integration
• Radar/VDS commissioning
• Wireless microwave/cellular alignment
• SNMP monitoring systems (TOC/NOC integration)

• IMSA Transportation Field Technician
• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent networking baseline
• Fiber certification (FOA/ETA or vendor-specific)
• OSHA 10/30
• MOT/Flagger (MUTCD-based)
• First Aid/CPR
• Bucket truck/aerial lift
• CDL (bonus)

• Outdoor field work in all…